4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
100 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. ordered new window switch (1 reports)
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problem #1

Jan 122011

Prius Level 4 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 100 miles

2 days after purchasing car, driver's side rear window won't roll down using driver's switches. Window rolls down when using backseat control. Toyota dealer in town doesn't have any appointments to get it even looked at for at least 2 weeks. Not a big deal right now in the middle of winter here in North Dakota.

For you technical types out there, the fuses are good for the windows and the switch has power going to it. Has to be something between the switch and the motor. Hopefully something like a loose connector somewhere but I'm not about to go taking door panels off my wife's brand new car chasing wires.

Update from Feb 8, 2011: After sitting at the dealer for 2 days, finally got a call from the service technician. They say the switch has power coming into it, hence the light in the switch working, but when pressed, power does not come out of it (so exactly what I told them in the first place.) Part has to come from Kansas City manufacturing plant and it won't arrive for another 2-4 weeks.

After having numerous other problems with this car, returned to the dealership today and gave it back. Never had so many problems with a car that has less than 1,000 miles on it.

- Todd D., Minot, ND, US